User-Generated Reviews for Boreal

Browse our collection of user-generated reviews of Boreal to better plan your ski trip. Boreal reviews are sorted by Overall Rating, Downhill Terrain, Nightlife, Terrain Park and Family Friendly.

Overall Rating: 3.8

Rating Details:

  • Family Friendly
  • 4.0
  • All Mtn. Terrain
  • 54
  • Terrain Park
  • 3.3
  • Nightlife
  • 2.0

Recommended For:

  • Single/Newlyweds
  • 45%
  • Beginner
  • 48%
  • Families
  • 52%
  • Intermediate
  • 45%
  • Empty Nesters
  • 17%
  • Advanced
  • 21%

Helpful Highlights:

Not much real snow lately, but the machines are doing a good job. Not icy, powder in some places. Good coverage on all runs. Low price makes it an easy barg...

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  • 3

    Sardine Can

    by bjarvis - 15th January 2010

    Pros: Cheap, closest resort to Sacramento metro, night skiing, snowfall

    Cons: terrain, crowds, vertical

    It's nice that this resort is so close to the central valley, but you don't have to drive much further to get a lot better terrain features. Personally I do... Full review

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  • 1

    Boreal Bush league

    by chriss - 7th January 2010

    Pros: none

    Cons: poor management

    Went to see my daughters downhill ski race here. had to buy a $5 ticket to walk up the hill. tried to carry my skis up the hill so I could ski down...Boreal... Full review

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  • 4

    Boreal 2009-2010

    by nessasnobunny - 29th December 2009

    Pros: Big jumps, variety of terrain park features, night riding, affordable tickets and food

    Cons: no vertical

    I wrote a review for Boreal last season, but this is an updated version since a few things have changed. Boreal is still a fun place! I am a Tahoe local... Full review

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  • 3

    What You See Is What You Get

    by Rocklinbill - 30th November 2009

    Pros: Inexpensive and Convenient

    Cons: Short Runs and Few of Them

    I spent quite a bit of time at Boreal last year and choose them for their inexpensive season pass and the convenience of getting there. I am not sure that ... Full review

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  • 1

    Borreal=Terrible

    by jwellsnaker - 22nd November 2009

    Pros: None

    Cons: A LOT

    Absolutely Terrible. I'm originally from the Northeast ( Boston) and this was the first skiing experience on the West Coast. Boy, this place was a mistake... Full review

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  • 4

    Boreal is Fun!

    by nessasnobunny - 15th March 2009

    Pros: Park, night boarding/skiing, affordable

    Cons: Short runs

    If you're looking for downhill mountain riding, Boreal might disappoint you. There are definitely things to entertain the advanced skier and rider, but it ... Full review

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